Doubling up on the flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine can protect against both viruses.
But is it still safe to get them on the same day?
Likewise, people should receive an influenza vaccine at the beginning of the influenza season.
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These two vaccines may be given together if a person is eligible to receive them.
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A statistical difference is not the same as a meaningful difference, Belongia said.
Belongia said the data showed similar outcomes for both vaccine regimens.
People should not have any concern about getting them together, its fine to get them together.
He encourages people to get both shots at once, especially if they are struggling to schedule appointments.
There are important reasons not to delay the vaccine, he said.
If I ever get a choice, I choose to get them in different arms, Belongia said.
Id rather have a slight discomfort in two arms than a lot of discomfort in one.
Anongoing clinical trialfrom the CDC is looking to further answer questions about vaccine side effects.
and hasnt been shown to greatly increase risks of post-inoculation side effects.
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